Comments on: Ticket? http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/ Like Kryptonite To Stupid Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: SFC B http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-105896 SFC B Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-105896 Not to zombie thread, but I wonder how this picture will go over if the allegations of Edwards' having a bastard child are true. Not to zombie thread, but I wonder how this picture will go over if the allegations of Edwards’ having a bastard child are true.

]]> By: Dr. Squid http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94873 Dr. Squid Thu, 15 May 2008 21:59:51 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94873 I personally like Jim Webb. Military cred, ex-GOP cred (Reagan's Sec. of Navy), and he's likely to be willing to punch a whiny GOPer in the gob should the GOPer get too obnoxious. Plus it would likely sew up Virginia, and Tim Kaine can appoint someone else that's good. I personally like Jim Webb. Military cred, ex-GOP cred (Reagan’s Sec. of Navy), and he’s likely to be willing to punch a whiny GOPer in the gob should the GOPer get too obnoxious.

Plus it would likely sew up Virginia, and Tim Kaine can appoint someone else that’s good.

]]> By: Benny http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94822 Benny Thu, 15 May 2008 18:27:42 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94822 Two things: Ezra Klein summarized the event beautifully <a href="http://www.prospect.org/csnc/blogs/ezraklein_archive?month=05&year=2008&base_name=edwards_obama_and_the_cynic" rel="nofollow">here</a> 2) Bob Graham would be a good VP choice for Obama, at least for the first term. Two things:

Ezra Klein summarized the event beautifully here

2) Bob Graham would be a good VP choice for Obama, at least for the first term.

]]> By: SpiderJ http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94799 SpiderJ Thu, 15 May 2008 15:09:52 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94799 All of this discussion leads me back to Wesley Clark for VP. Oliver's right, despite Richardson's credentials and ability to help deliver the Latino vote, the backlash against two minorities would be notable. My optimistic Democratic fantasy? Obama/Clark, with Edwards waiting in the wings to take AG, Richardson for State, and Mrs. Clinton at Health and Human Services. All of this discussion leads me back to Wesley Clark for VP. Oliver’s right, despite Richardson’s credentials and ability to help deliver the Latino vote, the backlash against two minorities would be notable.

My optimistic Democratic fantasy? Obama/Clark, with Edwards waiting in the wings to take AG, Richardson for State, and Mrs. Clinton at Health and Human Services.

]]> By: Duros62 http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94792 Duros62 Thu, 15 May 2008 13:42:09 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94792 I'm with Gyuss on this one. He was simply eye candy in 2004, and, I'm sorry, whenever I hear him speak, all I hear is "What can I do to get you in this car today?" The Obama campaign represents a fresh start. Let's try to keep it that way. I’m with Gyuss on this one. He was simply eye candy in 2004, and, I’m sorry, whenever I hear him speak, all I hear is “What can I do to get you in this car today?”
The Obama campaign represents a fresh start. Let’s try to keep it that way.

]]> By: merl http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94787 merl Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:14 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94787 He should pick Bill Clinton. He should pick Bill Clinton.

]]> By: Gyuss Baaltar http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94785 Gyuss Baaltar Thu, 15 May 2008 09:13:31 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94785 Oh please no! Edwards brought absolutely NOTHING to the last ticket he VEEPed on. He was a useless appendage in 2004. He hasn't accomplished anything since that would give me additional credibility. Oh please no! Edwards brought absolutely NOTHING to the last ticket he VEEPed on. He was a useless appendage in 2004. He hasn’t accomplished anything since that would give me additional credibility.

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94778 Oliver Willis Thu, 15 May 2008 05:41:16 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94778 Richardson will not get the veep slot, because two minorities is simply asking too much. Sad, but true. That's also why I don't think it will be a woman. Richardson will not get the veep slot, because two minorities is simply asking too much. Sad, but true. That’s also why I don’t think it will be a woman.

]]> By: August J. Pollak http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94770 August J. Pollak Thu, 15 May 2008 03:59:35 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94770 <i>There is a problem - Edwards could not deliver NC in 2004 for Kerry. He is less likely to do so now.</i> I'm pretty sure Obama can deliver North Carolina for Obama; Edwards would pretty much lock it. There is a problem – Edwards could not deliver NC in 2004 for Kerry. He is less likely to do so now.

I’m pretty sure Obama can deliver North Carolina for Obama; Edwards would pretty much lock it.

]]> By: MacDaddy http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94768 MacDaddy Thu, 15 May 2008 03:05:45 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94768 I agree with kxb that Edwards would fit best as Attorney General. I think that Gen. Wesley Clark as VP would be better. It would militate against the notion of an Obama administration that's soft on military matters or terrorism. Yes, Clark was a Clinton supporter, but I never heard him speak ill of Obama. I think he's a loyal democrat. I agree with kxb that Edwards would fit best as Attorney General. I think that Gen. Wesley Clark as VP would be better. It would militate against the notion of an Obama administration that’s soft on military matters or terrorism. Yes, Clark was a Clinton supporter, but I never heard him speak ill of Obama. I think he’s a loyal democrat.

]]> By: KXB http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94764 KXB Thu, 15 May 2008 02:55:15 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94764 There is a problem - Edwards could not deliver NC in 2004 for Kerry. He is less likely to do so now. Instead, if Obama wins in November, look for Edwards as Attorney General. There is a problem – Edwards could not deliver NC in 2004 for Kerry. He is less likely to do so now. Instead, if Obama wins in November, look for Edwards as Attorney General.

]]> By: Colorado Dave http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94760 Colorado Dave Thu, 15 May 2008 01:50:55 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94760 I think Richardson is more likely. While AZ is too conservative to go blue. NM and CO should be in play. Former NM Governor Richardson would tilt both a bit blue. While I like Barack and his policies (he is too conservative for me but not so much as to be a deal breaker) I caucused for him because I think he stands a better chance in the west than does Clinton. There is no way Hillary can beat McCain in Colorado or New Mexico. Obama puts both states in play. Which is why I went for him. I think Richardson is more likely. While AZ is too conservative to go blue. NM and CO should be in play. Former NM Governor Richardson would tilt both a bit blue.

While I like Barack and his policies (he is too conservative for me but not so much as to be a deal breaker) I caucused for him because I think he stands a better chance in the west than does Clinton. There is no way Hillary can beat McCain in Colorado or New Mexico. Obama puts both states in play. Which is why I went for him.

]]> By: ed http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94759 ed Thu, 15 May 2008 01:50:19 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94759 Ticket needs military cred. Ticket needs military cred.

]]> By: Cali Tejano http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94758 Cali Tejano Thu, 15 May 2008 01:35:09 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94758 I'd love to see this ticket. The Democratic party needs new blood, and both of these men would make an unbeatable combo. I’d love to see this ticket. The Democratic party needs new blood, and both of these men would make an unbeatable combo.

]]> By: Michael Markman http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94757 Michael Markman Thu, 15 May 2008 01:26:59 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94757 If Edwards's speech tonight was an audition for VP, I'd say give him the job. I agree w/ Oliver about the optics. I didn't realize how much I missed John Edwards's voice in this campaign. Masterful speech, powerfully delivered. If Edwards’s speech tonight was an audition for VP, I’d say give him the job. I agree w/ Oliver about the optics.

I didn’t realize how much I missed John Edwards’s voice in this campaign. Masterful speech, powerfully delivered.

]]> By: C.S.Strowbridge http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94752 C.S.Strowbridge Thu, 15 May 2008 01:01:01 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94752 My ideal ticket was Edwards / Obama, so this is great for me. The few problems I have with Obama's policy stances would be negated by tapping Edwards for the V.P. slot. My ideal ticket was Edwards / Obama, so this is great for me. The few problems I have with Obama’s policy stances would be negated by tapping Edwards for the V.P. slot.

]]> By: ryptide http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94740 ryptide Thu, 15 May 2008 00:10:24 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94740 I'd support that ticket, but I'm not sure it is the best option for Obama. I’d support that ticket, but I’m not sure it is the best option for Obama.

]]> By: Mithras http://www.oliverwillis.com/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94737 Mithras Wed, 14 May 2008 23:58:14 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/index.php/2008/05/14/ticket/#comment-94737 Edwards does appeal to some of Hillary's supporters. But he lacks two things Obama needs in a running mate - experience and a record of winning. Edwards does appeal to some of Hillary’s supporters. But he lacks two things Obama needs in a running mate – experience and a record of winning.

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